North Carolina Is World-Class For Business

Energy & The Next Wave Of Manufacturing

As manufacturers face rising energy demands and increased speed to market as a priority, effective collaboration between site selection teams, utilities, and economic developers is key. Companies operating continuous, high-load facilities know energy reliability and resilience are critical. In this episode, leaders from the Greater Richmond Partnership, Dominion Energy, and Columbia Gas of Virginia discuss the impact of coordinated planning for manufacturers to navigate their infrastructure needs, accelerate speed to market, and reduce operational risk. The conversation includes insights on scalable power solutions, electric and natural gas integration, data center impacts, and site readiness.

Virginia’s Talent Pipeline

Our conversation with Megan Healy, Chief of Talent and Workforce Strategy for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, is a comprehensive view into how the Commonwealth fortifies its world-class talent base to meet the needs of business for today’s economy. Hear how businesses benefit from the award-winning Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, and how the new InternshipsVA program links employers and students.

North Carolina Is World-Class For Business

Our conversation with Christopher Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), gives a high-level look at how the state cultivates its business-friendly environment and a closer look at what is on the horizon in 2026.

Innovation In Virginia

Our conversation with Jason El Koubi, Virginia Economic Development Partnership President & CEO, reveals a robust environment for innovation across the Commonwealth. From biopharma to aerospace, and from food & beverage to business services, companies in Virginia access rich resources for growth.

Listen Now: Cold Storage Capabilities At North Carolina Ports

With a strategic location on the U.S. East Coast, North Carolina’s ports provide world-class advantages. We spoke with Aaron Brott, Senior Director, Key Clients & Trade Development at NC Ports to explore the state-of-the-art facilities and services the Port of Wilmington and the Port of Morehead City offer business, with a highlight on Wilmington’s modern, expansive cold storage capabilities. Presented by ElectriCities of North Carolina